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GV54 HWG

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,454 mi
Last recorded98,454 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 HWG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively boarderline pass (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door doesn't open from inside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inopp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer blowing

both headlamp aims poor(boarderline pass)

coolant leak

harsh corrosion underside

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,622 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,613 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,940 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,993 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlight milky

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 50,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,714 miles

Non repairable puncture in N/S/R tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,785 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 31,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,544 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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GV54 HWG is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 58,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV54 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV54 HWG registered?

GV54 HWG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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